A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4342590 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4344633 epoch_slot_no: 3033 block_no: 4342413 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4773 time: 2020-06-25 14:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50d54db8f61d743d1ba81702f891edf8c75e57b052e100efc93148b0365cf768Block Operator
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